FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mount Lawley Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Mount Lawley Small Business Loans
Mount Lawley unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Mount Lawley Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Lawley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess the well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans experts. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.